Penske Dumps Allmendinger After Drug Test
Penske Racing has released suspended driver A.J. Allmendinger, three weeks after he tested positive for a banned stimulant.
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Penske Racing has released suspended driver A.J. Allmendinger, three weeks after he tested positive for a banned stimulant.
Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s fourth place finish in Sunday's Brickyard 400, coupled with Matt Kenseth's misfortune, added up to the driver taking over the top spot of the standings.
NASCAR is sticking to its policy of not disclosing the specific substances that cause positive drug tests.
NASCAR officials are considering a rule change that would prevent the top 35 drivers in points from having guaranteed starting spots beginning next season.
Suspended NASCAR driver A.J. Allmendinger has agreed to participate in a recovery program after violating the series' substance abuse policy.
It's my 8th annual 50 Most Powerful People in Dallas-Fort Worth Sports and, I'll be honest, this was probably the toughest year to find a clear-cut winner.
NASCAR has penalized two championship contending teams for problems found during qualifying at Daytona.
Smith argued last weekend at Kentucky that long green-flag runs are damaging NASCAR and floated his idea on creating mandatory cautions.
NASCAR points leader Matt Kenseth is leaving Roush Fenway Racing at the end of the season, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will be promoted to his seat in the Sprint Cup Series.
Danica Patrick and Dale Earnhardt Jr. fans will square off in the next round of the "Drive for the Cover" competition for the fall's new NASCAR video game.
